1 This will help relieve your symptoms and reduce any swelling in the area of the pain. 2  Apply heat or ice to the painful area. One good method is to use ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, and then use heat.  Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  24-hour patches provide a more constant dose of nicotine to help you resist cigarette smoking throughout the day and night, but the chance of side effects is higher.he nicotine patch is available at a wide variety of stores and has an average cost per day of $4. There are two types of nicotine patches: 1  16-hour patches are for light-to-average smokers. 2  They are less likely to cause side effects, but donât help with morning cigarette cravings.
Addiction to nicotine in tobacco is the main reason why people continue to smoke. The patch works by replacing some of the nicotine you would normally inhale from cigarettes. You wear the patch on your skin, where it slowly releases nicotine, which is absorbed into your body through your skin.Using the patch can help to reduce withdrawal symptoms when you quit, such as cravings, irritability and difficulty concentrating.ou may still have cravings while using the patch because: 1  You may not be using it properly. 2  Read using the patch and the product information to avoid common problems. 3  You may not be getting enough nicotine from the patch.